Comet Lemmon and Panstarrs 28mm widefield.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Hi,

This is the one I've been waiting for, comet Lemmon and Panstarrs on the same image.
Don't mind saying it was difficult to set this up, a narrow window before sunrise, 4 dgrees of hill in the way, limitations with the dome slit and having to mount the camera at the front of the scope at a very odd angle. Took about an hour.

Anyway to the image.

Panstarrs bottom left, Lemmon more obvious to the right near the SMC.

Canon 1100D, 18 to 55 zoom lens at 28mm f/4, piggy back on HEQ Pro 5 mount.
3 x 5 minute subs, ISO 800, stacked in DSS, processed in PS7.

Think I've imaged just about every way possible with my gear.

Cheers,

Justin.

[Astroman]

Brilliant, another contended for Spaceweather.com Great perspective and seeing the tails pointing the same way is a good sign :D

[Larryp]

That's fantastic, Justin-getting both in the same field!

[bkm2304]

Congratulations, Justin. This is a truly memorable shot.
Richard

[h0ughy]

fantastic - I have been dreaming of a shot like this but the weather here......

[Shark Bait]

Great widefield. :thumbsup: Definetely worth the effort. Thanks for posting your image.

Comet Linear (C/2011 F1) would have been to the left of the field of view. Maybe in a few days it will be possible to pick up a trifecta.

[Rigel003]

Fantastic shot, Justin. How often do we get opportunities to image two relatively bright comets with tails at the same time, let alone in the same field of view? This really is unique.

[gregbradley]

Brilliant work Justin.

Greg.

[orestis]

Stunning shot Justin,

These comets are putting on quite a show, thanks for sharing the view.

cheers
Orestis:thumbsup:

[anthony.tony]

Nice shot-Tony

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Andrew!

We are spoiled, positively lining up for us!
How did you go, any images out of the new setup?



Thanks Laurie!

Worth the effort getting up in wee small hous!



Thanks Richard!



Thanks David!

How long has been cloudy for you now?



Thanks Stu!

Yes saw that in Guide 8, that would a first.



Thanks Graeme!

I agree bright comets with tails, rare in the same image.



Thanks Greg!



Thanks Orestis!



Thanks Tony!

Cheers,

Justin.

[Astroman]

No images yet Justin, still ironing out some bugs and was a little busy last night so couldn't setup. Good news is, bugs are almost ironed out, but because it's hot during the day, I am limited on the amount of time I spend out in the shed...

[iceman]

Brilliant!

[Matt Wastell]

That is very cool!

[MrB]

Very nice Justin!
I think all that effort has paid off nicely :thumbsup:

[jjjnettie]

:) What a great image.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Mike!



Thanks Matt!



Thanks Simon!
Definitely worth it.



Thanks jj!

Cheers,

Justin.

[CometGuy]

Big thumbs up from me too Justin. Great Image!

Terry

[Inmykombi]

Nice work, a great effort that paid off.

[MortonH]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[RB]

Kudos once again Justin.

:thumbsup:

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Terry!



Thanks Geoff!



Thanks Morton!



Thanks Andrew!

Cheers,

Justin.

[h0ughy]

well - still hasn't broken - I fear I may well miss this and panstars:sadeyes:

[Ric]

Excellent widefield Justin.

A wonderful capture.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Ric!

Cheers,

Justin.

[StephenM]

Nicely done Justin! I'm looking forward to trying this myself if the clouds ever go away...

Cheers,
Stephen

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Stephen!

Hope you get your chance.

Cheers,

Justin.

[SkyViking]

Super shot! A great effort and well done indeed. Panstarrs look rather bright already, it's going to be interesting to follow that one.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Rolf!

Both comets are providing plenty of imaging opportunities. Hope to try an evening wide field tonight on both. Panstarrs is just high enough.

Cheers,

Justin.

[peeb61]

Great Justin!!!!
Top shot.

Paul

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Paul!

Cheers,

Justin.

[andyc]

Really lovely photo. One of those images that captures the Solar System as an active and exciting place to be. I've not seen a single shot with two good comets like that before.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Andy!

I know over the years there's been a few faint comets imaged in the same field, can't remember which comets. But bright comets with tails, I think this may be the first.

Cheers,

Justin.